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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,740

Mazda CX-3 Sport   
Difference: $446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062021
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $20,790
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42    
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 46 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 325
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87  
Roof rails       300
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28    
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 30 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 260
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56  
Roof rails       240
Options (change) 766 583 724 775
Options (change) 496 377 468 620
Destination 625 625 625 1,175
Total Price $23,186 $28,103 $29,244 $22,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,663
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,706
Model Year2006200620062021
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4146hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$23,186$28,103$29,244$22,740
Adjustments for Features0-4,975-4,075-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,186$23,128$25,169$21,465
Cost Above Minimum$58$0$2,041$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year2006200620062021
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Brake assist   $50
G-vectoring control   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Total Value of Features$3,075$8,050$7,150$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,975$4,075$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,603-3,776-101

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20062021
ModelForesterCX-3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in101.2 in
Length176.6 in168.3 in
Width68.3 in69.6 in
Height65.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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